Iatiku

Iatiku (Iyatiku) (bringing to life) In North American Indian mythology (Acoma), creator goddess along with her sister Natsiti. Their children, the Katsinas, have the power to bring rain and food. Some sources give the names of the two goddesses as Utset and Nowutset. Iatiku watches over people and promotes their general welfare. She is often identified as the breath of life.

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Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow
Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante

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